| Option Category | # # OSD INPUT OPTIONS # |
| Description | This option allows you to force how MAME reads joystick input. Options are auto, winhybrid, dinput, xinput or none. |
| Full Command | -joystickprovider <custom> |
| Alt. Command | none |
| Reverse Command | none |
| Example | mame64.exe -pacman -joystickprovider xinput |
| mame.ini Command | joystickprovider |
| Command Default | auto |
| Argument Format | <custom> |